A well worn and used 1675

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Thanks - I think the part of sharing vintage watches that I tire of is the pedants who want everything to be as it left the factory (if anyone ever really knows what actually left the factory). For those that obsess about increasing the value then yes maybe there is mileage in sourcing a part that is generally recognised as "right" for that watch but these are vintage pieces that for the most part have lived a life. That will almost certainly mean being serviced or damaged at some point in the past with some parts replaced. If the manufacturer or an agent has fitted a service part then that is part of the history of that particular watch and to my mind changing anything further down the line to enhance the "originality" of a watch is deceiving. I know that will go against the grain for many collectors but that is my view. My watches are worn - some are more original than others but they are what they are and I will continue to wear them and enjoy them without stressing that one element (that maybe only 1% of people will ever spot) is not period correct.